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Category validation error

tkennedy1981 — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:49:12 GMT

I have a teacher who cannot edit categories. She gets a message saying "category validation error". Any thoughts on what would cause this issue?

Re: Category validation error

tiltonc — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:00:25 GMT

I also have this issue with some teachers. Were you able to get an answer?

Re: Category validation error

JeffG9 — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:19:34 GMT

Is the teacher a Co-Teacher? Only Leads can manage categories.

Re: Category validation error

tiltonc — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:24:14 GMT

The teacher I am working with is the lead and/or only teacher on all her classes except recess. When we tried to edit the category we were choosing it only for classes she is the only teacher on. Would that one recess class cause the issue?

Re: Category validation error

JeffG9 — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:35:07 GMT

Likely not. I would open a case.

You can also see if this applies:

https://help.powerschool.com/t5/PowerTeacher-Pro-Knowledge-Base/Error-quot-lt-Category-Name-gt-Category-not-created-Validation/ta-p/194297